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Unusual Beauty


Unusual Beauty
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Copyright: David Phillips (riverfriends) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 997 W: 241 N: 1783] (6972)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-08-18
Categories: Nature, Decisive Moment, Mood, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed]
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 990
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My Rose Garden [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-26 10:23
Viewed: 838
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello My TrekLens Friends:
In this post of my Unusual Rose Series  from Portland Rose Garden, I am posting an  Unusual Shaped Rose. It was unusual in that it was very bright.  It was in the middle of the garden, and that meant all kids of light was coming to its petals.   Again this was hand held with the same 'Chandler Trick', of holding my breath and resting my elbows on my knees, and holding the shutter release until the framing was done and I saw the image on backlit. It was just one click, since the man behind me looked mean and big!
The  textures of colors was just beautiful. Its petal arrangement looked kind of egg shaped. Now since this one was a bright rose, I turned  my ISO at 100, and opened the F stop at 5.6. But this time my ambient light was going to come with shutter speed 1/30 sec. The slower shutter speed was going to allow the light to work a little longer, catching the dents & bumps. So here I go again!
In PP work nothing much other that reducing saturation by 5% and sharpness at 15%. and giving it a contrast of 5%, reducing brightness -5%. The border is done as before using three layers.
OK, then just a reminder; Never play with Snakes, Guns, and Spiders. Happy Trekking.
David
Please visit my Rose Garden if you get a chance.
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love the colors and patterns david :)
very good presentation
well done

koh

Hi david, great photo, texture and ligth is very nice. TFS

rintiel

Lovely detail and colour David.
Beautiful flower image.

regards Mark

This is a beautiful example. You have captured it very well, the colours almost glow. Nice 3D effect and well composed. A real beauty.

TFS

Karan

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1412 W: 130 N: 3837] (15946)
  • [2007-04-26 16:27]
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Hi David
WOW that rose is amazing.. I love the different colors on the petals!
Great notes as always =)
I also love the way you framed this flower and the BG is very interesting

tricia

ps.... a BIG thank you for your visits yesterday =)

Hello David,
This rose is just beautiful and it's beauty shows up well against the dark b/g! The petals have a lovely soft texture and lovely colours. Mmmm!
Kind regardds,
Bev :-)

Hello David :o)
Wonderful shot ! Splendid colours and 3D effect. Great artwork David ! I love that.
Have a nice day
Marylou

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  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1318 W: 47 N: 2926] (16844)
  • [2007-04-26 18:53]
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Yes David - it is unusual. Is very beautiful and with so nice colours. Also that shooting frontface gives you nice POV here.
Well done:) Tom

Hello David, another great pic from your wonerfull serie.

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2280 W: 178 N: 0] (29348)
  • [2007-04-27 4:56]
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Hi my friend Master of roses ;)))
brilliant colors, contrast with background...my compliments...
Have a nice weekend,
J ;)

hello david!
beautiful rose again :-))
very nice colors and sharpness.
tfs
zoran

pt

Extremely beautiful work and then the tiniest brown border out of which the rose looks at us.
TFS
Els
:)tomorrow

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  • lopa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1083 W: 242 N: 847] (8927)
  • [2007-05-05 3:37]
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Hi David,
Fantastic canvas, the warm colour tones are truly heart warming. Excellent presentation.
Wonderful lighting, sharpness and great colors.
The composition is very good as well as the POV.
TFS
Lopa
:)

HI David!
YOur little TL nursery has another queen rose, very beautiful, I love all multicolored plants and flowers, its outstanding!

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